Cilantro

Other Names:coriander, chinese parsley, dahnia

What is Cilantro

This member of the carrot family is also referred to as Chinese Parsley and Coriander. It is actually the leaves (and stems) of the Coriander plant. Cilantro has a very pungent odor and is widely used in Mexican, Caribbean and Asian cooking. The Cilantro leaves look a bit like flat Italian parsley and in fact are related.Read more about Cilantro

Substitute for Cilantro

Vietnamese cilantro (taste very similar, perennial) parsley or basil (neither approximate flavor). Parsley is a good substitute when making salsa. Dried cilantro is not a good substitute for fresh.